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Tangkas name meaning

“nimble, quick and skillful”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
/taŋkas/
Gender
♂ Boy
Origin
Malay
Syllables
2
Popularity
#2,368

Tangkas is a masculine name of Malay origin meaning nimble, quick, and skillful. It comes from the word tangkas, which expresses speed and dexterity in action. The same word is also used in Indonesian, carrying the sense of acting with quickness and skill.

What does Tangkas mean?

Nimble, quick and skillful

In Indonesian: cekatan, cepat dan terampil

Origin and cultural usage of Tangkas

From Malay tangkas, expressing speed and dexterity, also used in Indonesian.

Linguistic originMalay
Starts withT · Ta

Name combinations with Tangkas

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Tangkas, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

  • Tangkas Djatmika Adhisurya

    Meaning of each word

    • Tangkas: nimble, quick and skillful
    • Djatmika: courteous and refined in conduct
    • Adhisurya: foremost sun
  • Tangkas Gigih Agam

    Meaning of each word

    • Tangkas: nimble, quick and skillful
    • Gigih: persistent, steadfast in effort
    • Agam: male; sturdy and strong
  • Tangkas Mulyawan

    Meaning of each word

    • Tangkas: nimble, quick and skillful
    • Mulyawan: valuable, noble
  • Suriya Tangkas Vidi

    Meaning of each word

    • Suriya: the sun
    • Tangkas: nimble, quick and skillful
    • Vidi: order, destiny
  • Tangkas Septiadi

    Meaning of each word

    • Tangkas: nimble, quick and skillful
    • Septiadi: September; foremost or excellent
  • Tangkas Ismoyo Afriansyah

    Meaning of each word

    • Tangkas: nimble, quick and skillful
    • Ismoyo: another name for Semar
    • Afriansyah: king

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How to pronounce Tangkas

Syllables2 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names
IPA/taŋkas/
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦠꦁꦏꦱ꧀
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮒᮀᮊᮞ᮪

Is Tangkas a boy’s name?

Yes, Tangkas is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.

♂ Boys 100%Girls 0% ♀

Tangkas ranks #2,368 among boy names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

Names that sound like Tangkas

Famous people named Tangkas

  • Tangkas Manimpan L. Tobing · b. 1972
  • Tangkas Sibarani · b. 1957
  • Tangkas Susilo · b. 1969

FAQ about the name Tangkas

What is the meaning of Tangkas?

Tangkas means nimble, quick and skillful. From Malay tangkas, expressing speed and dexterity, also used in Indonesian.

Is Tangkas a boy’s name?

Yes, Tangkas is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Tangkas?

Tangkas is of Malay origin.

How many syllables does Tangkas have?

Tangkas has 2 syllables (Tang-kas) and 7 letters.

How popular is the name Tangkas?

Tangkas ranks #2,368 among boy names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Tangkas?

Some ideas: Tangkas Djatmika Adhisurya; Tangkas Gigih Agam; Tangkas Mulyawan.

Famous people named Tangkas?

Notable people named Tangkas include Tangkas Manimpan L. Tobing, Tangkas Sibarani, Tangkas Susilo.

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